Carpinus ‘Orange Retz’
€320.00
Description
Carpinus ‘Orange Retz’ is one of those trees that earns its place twice over: neat, reliable structure through the year, and then a real autumn finale. Fresh green, pleated hornbeam leaves fill out into a dense, well-behaved crown, before turning rich shades of orange, amber and copper as the season shifts. It’s a brilliant choice if you love the look of a classic hornbeam, but want a little more colour and character in autumn.
Ideal for avenue planting, feature trees, or bringing height and privacy to larger gardens—without anything fussy.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Carpinus betulus ‘Orange Retz’
- Common Name: Hornbeam ‘Orange Retz’
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
- Position: Sun or partial shade
- Soil: Most soils; prefers fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained ground
- Hardiness: Very hardy
- Growth: Moderate; responds well to pruning and shaping
- Autumn Colour: Orange, copper, amber tones
- Great For: Specimen planting, avenues, screening, large borders, formal or naturalistic gardens
Why we love it
A hornbeam with a warmer autumn glow
You get that classic, dependable Carpinus shape—plus a more vivid autumn colour than standard hornbeam.
You get that classic, dependable Carpinus shape—plus a more vivid autumn colour than standard hornbeam.
Tough and adaptable
Hornbeam copes well with a range of soils and conditions once established, making it a great long-term garden tree.
Hornbeam copes well with a range of soils and conditions once established, making it a great long-term garden tree.
Excellent for shaping
It takes pruning beautifully, so it can be kept neat, lifted up for clearance, or guided into a more formal silhouette.
It takes pruning beautifully, so it can be kept neat, lifted up for clearance, or guided into a more formal silhouette.
Planting & care (Caragh Garden Notebook)
- Planting: Dig a generous hole, improve with compost, and plant at the same depth as the pot/rootball. Firm in and water well.
- Watering: Water regularly in the first 1–2 seasons, especially in dry spells.
- Mulching: A spring mulch helps retain moisture and supports steady growth.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or summer to shape if needed; remove any crossing or damaged branches.
Styling tip
Use ‘Orange Retz’ to anchor a garden view: underplant with spring bulbs, woodland-style perennials, or a simple carpet of evergreen groundcover for a clean, high-end look.
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